We, fans, knew without knowing. Call this intuition, call this logical deduction. Call this what you want.
As far as I am concerned, it was correct, it was respect. Private life. Especially in a moment of great vulnerability.

But I was inconsolable (I know, this seems sooo too much, but... I am what I am) and now I can reconciliate with - slowly - with... You know.

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"He can love the shape of human beings, the fine and twisted shapes of the heart. It is good to have among us such men, such balancing monsters of love."